Linwood Public Library, NJ

A patron must have a valid Linwood Library card to check out material. The patron must be in good standing at the library, meaning they have no overdue items or outstanding fines. Parents are responsible for their children’s checkouts.

1. Borrowing privileges will be suspended if fines are not paid.
2. A total of 10 items are allowed on one card. The items may be any combination of materials.
3. No more than 3 books are allowed to be checked out on the same topic when working on a school project.
4. Renewals are allowed on most items providing there are no reserves. Items can be renewed in person, over the telephone, or by emailing the library. An item may be renewed for a maximum of two times.
5. Patrons may review the items they have checked out or reserved on our website at www.linwoodlibrary.com. An account under the patron name and number must be created by the patron.
6. Most books, audiobooks, music CDs, adult and children’s items are checked out for 3 weeks.
7. New releases can be checked out for 2 weeks and cannot be renewed.
8. Magazines may be checked out for 1 week.
9. Educational DVD checkout is for 1 week.
10. DVD borrowers must be 14 years of age. There are no charges for DVD checkouts. The loan period is overnight or the next day the library is open, unless renewed over the phone. There is a $1.00 a day overdue fee.

Overdue, damaged, or lost materials

1. Patrons who have overdue items on their account will be unable to borrow new materials until they have returned the overdue items.
2. Items overdue beyond 60 days will be billed for the replacement cost plus a $3 processing fee. Patrons will be unable to access online resources such as Hoopla and Overdrive until they have either returned the items or paid the replacement fee.

Fines

Fines are only charged for the days the library is open. They are automatically placed on the patron’s account when the item is scanned in.

PRICING TABLE HERE

Interlibrary loan items are $0.10 per day or the fine may be assigned by the lending library.

Replacement of lost or damaged ILL materials

If an item is returned damaged, charges will be determined at the discretion of the Director or the lending library.